Living in the Present with John Prine
Living in the Present with John Prine by Tom Piazza, published by W. W. Norton, Incorporated on September 9, 2025, is a poignant exploration of the life of the iconic singer-songwriter. This 208-page memoir captures the essence of John Prine through the lens of his friendship with Piazza, beginning with a memorable road trip in 2018. The narrative unfolds with stories that highlight Prine’s youth, his rise to fame, and the vibrant moments shared between the two, offering readers a glimpse into the heart of a beloved American figure.
In this edition, readers will find a rich tapestry of anecdotes that reflect Prine’s humor and artistry, as well as the deep bond he formed with Piazza. The book delves into Prine’s experiences in the Nashville country scene and his personal life, providing an intimate look at his final years. Through this narrative, Piazza presents a heartfelt tribute to Prine, showcasing his talents as a storyteller and musician. This work will resonate with fans of music, biographies, and memoirs, offering a unique perspective on an influential artist’s legacy.
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A vivid, joyful, moving window onto the life and heart of an American icon.
In the spring of 2018, Tom Piazza climbed into a 1977 Coupe de Ville with the great singer-songwriter John Prine to write an article for the Oxford American. Their Florida road trip ignited a deep friendship, full of tall tales over epic meals, long nights playing guitar and trading songs, and visits back and forth between their homes in Nashville and New Orleans. Along the way, Prine invited Piazza to work with him on a memoir, with John telling sprawling, often hilarious stories of his youth and family in Chicago and Kentucky, his breakthrough into the national spotlight, his riotous early years in the Nashville country scene, and much more. When Prine died suddenly of COVID in April 2020, that unfinished memoir evolved into an intimate and very personal narrative of the artist’s final years. In it, Piazza offers fans an unforgettable portrait of the beloved musician in his late glory–as a boyish cut-up, an epic raconteur, a great American poet, and, most important, a beloved friend.
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